1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 62 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (530 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 481 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 694 kg more than 1950 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Porsche 911 (699 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 615 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 40 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 40 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 530 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 67 L |
